Contents:
The entire Danish population is grieving after Copenhagen's 400-year-old historic stock exchange went up in flames earlier this week.
The fire broke out around 8:30 am local time on Tuesday, and in just a few hours, it had engulfed over half of the building. The old stock exchange was one of Copenhagen's oldest buildings, built in 1625, and bordered the well-known Christiansborg Castle. It was also known for its massive, 184-foot spire, and the numerous famous paintings located inside.
As firefighters helped to put out the raging fire, surrounding citizens helped the remaining firefighters remove as many of the important paintings as they could. A few valuable pieces of furniture were also saved, such as mirrors and chandeliers.
The stock exchange fire was only declared under control by firefighters by the afternoon, but it kept burning late into the evening. Scaffolding in place for the building's renovation was an issue in the efforts, as it blocked the entrance to the upper floors. It was formally extinguished after hours of work on Wednesday.
Officials have compared the tragedy to the fire at the Notre Dame in Paris, France, which had its grim five-year anniversary on April 15.
A thorough investigation is in process to find the cause of the blaze-- so far, they are guessing that it may have been a short circuit in the electrical system or a cigarette butt that may have still had some glowing embers on it when thrown away. They know that it began near the copper roof of the building and worked its way down to the main, brick-walled section through the elevator shaft soon after, which will aid in the investigation. However, that was another issue in the firefighting efforts, as a removal of a section of the copper roof was required to extinguish the fire.
The government will now look to rebuild the popular landmark and historical center as fast as possible.
Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The only letters that are not on the periodic table are J and Q.
Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake- you can’t learn anything from being perfect. (Adam Osborne)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Circumlocution (noun)- Circumlocution refers to the use of many words to say something that could be said more clearly and directly with fewer words. Usually encountered in formal speech and writing, circumlocution can also refer to speech that is intentionally evasive.
In a Sentence: The judge coughed and pointed to her watch, clearly impatient with the attorney's tiresome circumlocutions in defense of his client.
Comentários